In a wide-ranging Africa Perspectives discussion, Professor Emmanuel Gyimah-Boadi of Afrobarometer shared his insights on the state of democracy and development in Africa. While noting progress across the region, he emphasized the need to continue strengthening institutions and improving governance to meet citizens' expectations. Key issues include election quality, civil society engagement, and economic management. https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Conferences/2022/06/10/africa-speaker-series
Published: 9th Sep 2024 12:31:53 By: IMF
IMF Video: لتقييم السنوي لصندوق النقد الدولي لعام 2024 للاقتصاد السعودي
شهدت المملكة العربية السعودية نمواً غير نفطي قوياً بنسبة 3.8% في عام 2023، مدفوعاً في الغالب بالاستهلاك الخاص والاستثمار. ومع ذلك، انكمش الاقتصاد بنسبة 0.8%، مما يعكس انخفاض إنتاج النفط والتخفيضات الطوعية لإنتاج النفط. يسير التحول الاقتصادي غير المسبوق في المملكة في ظل رؤية 2030 بشكل جيد، لكن المملكة لا تزال بحاجة إلى مواصلة زخمها الإصلاحي.
Published: 6th Sep 2024 05:52:42 By: IMF
IMF Video: 2024 Michel Camdessus Central Banking Lecture
ECB President Christine Lagarde delivers the 2024 Michel Camdessus Central Banking Lecture, followed by a one-on-one conversation with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva.
Sep. 20 at 10:50 AM ET (2:50 PM GMT)
Saudi Arabia experienced robust non-oil growth of 3.8% in 2023, driven mostly by private consumption and investment. Still, the economy contracted by 0.8%, reflecting lower oil output and voluntary oil production cuts. The Kingdom's unprecedented economic transformation under Vision 2030 is progressing well, but the Kingdom still needs to continue its reform momentum.
Published: 5th Sep 2024 02:58:03 By: IMF
World Economic Forum Video: This Is Not Financial Advice: navigating the jungle of online investing
A new, critically acclaimed documentary follows the fortunes of online investors, including one who made - and lost - $3 million in cryptocurrency. The director of This Is Not Financial Advice hopes his movie will help people understand the risks and potential benefits of investing, and how they can educate themselves.
Co-host: Meagan Andrews, Lead, Capital Market Initiatives, World Economic Forum
Guest: Chris Temple, Film Director at Optimist
Links:
Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-financial-and-monetary-systems/home
Film website: https://optimist.co/films/thisisnotfinancialadvice/ (http://%20https//optimist.co/films/thisisnotfinancialadvice/)
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Published: 19th Sep 2024 06:00:15 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: The purpose driven metaverse: How collaborative tech is addressing global issues
The Global Collaboration Village uses immersive technology to bring decision-makers together in 3D and in real-time, and goes far beyond the capabilities of 2D video conferencing by simulating real-world scenarios, visualizing data and enabling a new approach to addressing the world's most urgent challenges. Inside the Village, a growing network of leaders learn, host, showcase, and collaborate to amplify impact. The Global Collaboration Village is a World Economic Forum initiative, in partnership with Accenture and powered by Microsoft Mesh.
Visit https://www.globalcollaborationvillage.org/ to learn more about how the Global Collaboration Village at the World Economic Forum is Leveraging the power of technology and collaboration to tackle global challenges in the metaverse
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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Published: 18th Sep 2024 10:17:13 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: Global Future Council on Clean Air: City Solutions
Clean air is essential for our health, yet millions of people around the world are affected by air pollution each year, leading to premature deaths and severe health issues. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases, are especially at risk. A lack of transparency in data, insufficient political will, and limited funding are often barriers to progress.
Improving air quality is a win for both public health and climate change mitigation. Cities can address multiple challenges by focusing on clean air initiatives, and significant advances have been made over the past decade in monitoring technology, public awareness, and solutions like electric vehicles, clean energy, and air quality policies. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for cities, governments, businesses, and citizens to join forces and expand these efforts.
Panelists:
Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (Moderator)
Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Tolu Oni, Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Urban Development, University of Cambridge
Host:
Lea Weibel, Specialist, Global Future Councils, Knowledge Communities
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Breathe! The cities working together on air pollution and climate change (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/breathe-cities-air-pollution-jaime-pumarejo/)
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Published: 15th Sep 2024 05:09:21 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: 'Global, frictionless and free': How digital dollars will reshape economic activity, humanitarian...
Jeremy Allaire is the co-founder and CEO of Circle, a global financial technology firm that operates one of the largest dollar digital currency payment systems in the world -- USDC. Stablecoin is already seeing billions of digital dollars in economic activity and he talks about what we can expect next, including emerging applications for humanitarian aid. He’ll talk about Circle’s special partnership with the refugee agency UNHCR, and how new approaches for social impact could be more and more important as political strife and climate change drive up the numbers of unbanked around the world. Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/jeremy-allaire-circle-stablecoin-unhcr More about this episode: Circle: https://www.circle.com/en/usdc
Published: 13th Sep 2024 02:53:06 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: What role do investors have in ensuring AI is safe?
As investors pour money into companies developing or deploying artificial intelligence, what are the steps they should be taking to ensure that AI is safe and responsible?
The Responsible AI Playbook for Investors published by the World Economic Forum and pension fund CPP Investments, sets out real-world examples of how investors can - and must - use their position to promote responsible AI.
Guest:
Judy Wade (https://www.cppinvestments.com/cppib-writer/judy-wade/) , Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution & Relationship Management, CPP Investments
Links:
Responsible AI Playbook for Investors: https://www.weforum.org/publications/responsible-ai-playbook-for-investors/
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Published: 12th Sep 2024 04:21:54 By: World Economic Forum
Business Video: Telegram CEO’s arrest sparks debate over free speech online
The detention of the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, a messaging app known for its unfiltered content, has sparked debate about freedom of speech and illegal content on the internet. Pavel Durov, 39, was detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport Saturday on a warrant related to Telegram’s lack of moderation. CNN’s Clare Duffy, and then senior researcher at the University of St. Gallen Matias Dewey, join Richard Quest to discuss. #CNN #news
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Published: 26th Aug 2024 10:18:55 By: CNN
Business Video: The Fed just sent a crucial message about its next move
America’s top central banker has unambiguously signaled that lower interest rates are finally on the horizon, marking a crucial milestone for the Federal Reserve’s historic — and, so far, successful — inflation fight. CN’s Matt Egan and Julia Chatterley report. #CNN #News
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Published: 23rd Aug 2024 04:56:24 By: CNN
Business Video: LinkedIn billionaire says it'd be 'bold' to have this fellow billionaire as VP
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman tells CNN's Matt Egan why he's supporting Kamala Harris and who he'd like to see on her ticket. #CNN #News
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Published: 25th Jul 2024 03:26:12 By: CNN
Business Video: 'We're screwed': Stranded passenger frustrated at tech outage
CNN's Tom Foreman gives the latest updates on the tech disruptions worldwide that have hit banks, businesses, emergency services, and even airlines. One frustrated passenger tells CNN affiliate KDKA how hard they have been affected. #CNN #news
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Published: 19th Jul 2024 02:40:59 By: CNN
Business Video: Cyber outage disrupts globe. Expert explains how long it could take to fix
A major global cyber outage appears to be disrupting businesses, airports, and government services around the world. All flights from several major US airlines were grounded due to a communication issue, the Federal Aviation Administration says. Microsoft says it is investigating an issue preventing users from accessing its apps and services. #CNN #news
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